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Q: Apple Software Update 2.1.3

Looked for a definitive answer but found none. I'm a Mac user who has to run Windows 7 under Parallels for a  non-Apple program I need for my work. It all runs like clockwork (well, better, as it doesn't need winding up). Like many other people, I've received this ASU notification - but under Windows ("This update is recommended for all users and improves the compatibility of Apple Software Update for Windows").

 

The weird thing is, if I invoke ASU from the Mac OS, it tells me my software's all up-to-date.

 

Is this "Windows" update genuine? What does it really do, and should I ignore it?

 

Thanks.

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.6)

Posted on Aug 29, 2011 1:34 PM

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Q: Apple Software Update 2.1.3

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  • by Templeton Peck,Helpful

    Templeton Peck Templeton Peck Aug 30, 2011 1:56 PM in response to willmow
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    Aug 30, 2011 1:56 PM in response to willmow
    The weird thing is, if I invoke ASU from the Mac OS, it tells me my software's all up-to-date.

     

    Nothing weird about it.  It's telling you the software on your Mac is up to date.  ASU for Windows is an entire separate app, designed to update Apple software that runs on Windows.